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Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Secure Design to help protect some of the UK's most important digital services, including Universal Credit. We're building secure, resilient digital services that millions of people rely on every day. As the UK's largest government department, DWP supports people at key moments in their lives and delivers over £195bn in payments each year. Security is central to everything we do. From safeguarding Universal Credit to protecting critical data and systems, the scale and purpose of our work are extraordinary. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the security foundations behind some of the UK's most widely used digital services. You'll shape our secure-by-design approach, reduce fraud and cyber risk, and ensure our teams can deliver safe, consistent, user-centred services at scale. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence, engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders and lead direct teams with clarity and confidence., • Expert knowledge of protective security, with the ability to drive innovation while balancing security requirements with service delivery and transformation needs., • Strong ability to integrate external threat intelligence, organisational context and situational awareness to build a holistic threat picture, including the effective use of threat models and clear communication to stakeholders., • Ability to provide strategic oversight and leadership to specialist security functions (e.g., penetration testing, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, product and compliance assurance), including confidently challenging assumptions and driving change., • Demonstrable experience managing risk across the full risk lifecycle, communicating risk in clear, actionable terms to enable informed prioritisation and decision making., • Significant experience working in large, complex and mission-critical programme or enterprise environments. You'll lead the security design function across Working Age Services, shaping secure, resilient and user-centred systems used by millions every day. You'll oversee our security posture, fraud-risk frameworks and tooling, ensuring strong controls, informed risk-based decisions and clear visibility of vulnerabilities. Working with product teams, subject matter experts and senior leaders, you'll drive consistency in secure design, support the modernisation of our technology landscape, and champion best practice across cyber, fraud and error prevention. This is a hands-on leadership role, owning security and fraud standards and ensuring robust, scalable solutions that safeguard our services and the citizens who rely on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £92,552. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies, • Time off volunteering and charitable giving, • Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP', • Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more, • Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference, • Sports and social activities, • DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards, • Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024, • Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: • Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. JBRP1_UKTJ

Manage the business continuity process and work with Directors and Business Continuity Plan owners to ensure business continuity is fit for purpose. Work with both the Head of Regulation & Assurance and Governance & Risk Manager to deliver risk and business continuity training. Experience of working

Head of Supply Chain £60,000 (flexibility DoE) + Profit-related bonus Fully Office-based An established UK-based manufacturing company business in the food sector is seeking an experienced supply chain professional to join as their Head of Supply Chain. A multi-site role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of end-to-end supply chain performance. The role ensures excellent customer service, efficient and cost-effective operations, and strong alignment between demand, warehousing and production. A key focus will be delivering data-driven decision-making and process implementation to support business growth. Why Apply? AA growing organisation, this company values people, performance and solutions. You will be joining an ideas-led business that prioritises continuous improvement, operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact, shape ways of working across multiple sites and play a key part in supporting sustainable business growth within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Duties and Responsibilities: Jointly lead the performance of two operational sites with the Operations Manager, holding responsibility for customer services, internal warehousing and third-party logistics operations Transform customer services and warehouse functions by embedding strong performance management, customer focus, Lean ways of working and continuous improvement initiatives Own and improve end-to-end supply chain planning, ensuring effective alignment between customer demand, warehousing and production plans Maximise the use of ERP and digital systems to improve data accuracy, visibility, automation and decision-making Drive stock optimisation, working capital efficiency and cost control while maintaining high service levels Lead governance, performance management and continuous improvement with third-party logistics partners Establish robust SOPs, training and onboarding processes to support capability, standardisation and scalability Act as a senior cross-functional leader, working closely with Operations, Sales, Commercial, Finance and IT to deliver aligned supply chain outcomes and manage risk and resilienceExperience/Qualifications: Minimum of 7 years' experience in supply chain, operations or logistics within FMCG or manufacturing Proven leadership experience across customer services, warehousing and supply chain functions, including third-party logistics management Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end supply chain performance, including service levels, inventory, cost and working capital Strong track record of delivering continuous improvement and Lean methodologies in operational environments Experience working with ERP systems and digital tools to improve efficiency, data quality and business insight Degree or equivalent professional experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or a related discipline Desirable: qualifications project management or Supply Chain Operations

Quality (Assurance and Improvement) Lead Full Time – 37.5 hours Homebased with travel across assigned regions (including overnight stays) Salary: £41,899.25 + Car Allowance + Home Working Allowance + Travel Expenses Our Mission: The Best Life Possible Our client is a large care and specialist housing organisation supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including autism, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and dementia. They are currently undergoing an exciting period of strategic change and are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance and Improvement Lead to play a pivotal role in driving quality, compliance and continuous improvement across services. If you are passionate about raising standards, using data to drive improvement and supporting services to achieve Good and Outstanding regulatory ratings — this could be the perfect next step in your career. The Role Reporting to the Head of Quality and Improvement, you will: Lead and deliver internal audits in line with the Quality Assurance Framework Drive the Quality Improvement Strategy across your allocated regions Support registered services to meet regulatory, statutory and organisational KPIs Provide expert advice on incidents, safeguarding, compliance and risk Analyse trends, themes and data to identify improvement opportunities Support managers to achieve and maintain CQC / CIW compliance Deliver improvement initiatives that enhance outcomes for the people supported Monitor training compliance and governance processes Share learning from incidents, complaints and reviews to embed best practice Work collaboratively with operational and governance colleagues to ensure safe, high-quality services This is a highly visible role requiring strong organisational skills, the ability to influence at all levels and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. Travel (including overnight stays) is required. About You We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and the ability to inspire positive change. You will have: A Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care Experience conducting audits and leading quality improvement work in health and/or social care Strong working knowledge of CQC / CIW regulations and inspection frameworks Experience analysing data and producing meaningful reports A solid understanding of compliance, governance and risk management systems Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships The confidence to make evidence-based, risk-informed decisions Desirable (but not essential): Recognised audit qualification (ISO, Lean Six Sigma or similar) Project management experience Experience leading services rated Good or Outstanding Why Join Our Client? Competitive salary with car allowance and home working allowance A key strategic role within a values-driven organisation Opportunity to shape and influence quality across multiple services Work within a collaborative Quality & Governance team Make a genuine impact on the lives of people with learning disabilities If you are motivated by continuous improvement, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to ensure people receive safe, high-quality care that enables them to live their best lives, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of driving excellence in care and support

Company description: GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc. Job description: Are you a strategic supply chain leader with a passion for optimising network flow and future-proofing complex operations? Do you thrive on turning data into insight, driving continuous improvement and influencing at senior stakeholder level? Are you ready to shape the future of a large-scale ambient food network? If so, GXO would love you to join our M&S Food operation as Head of Network Planning & Flow . This is a pivotal leadership role, working closely with Site General Managers, GXO and M&S supply chain teams to optimise stock flow, labour strategy and network performance. This is a full-time, permanent position, with flexibility to travel across the network as required. The hours of work will be 37.5 per week, working on an any 5 from 7 shift pattern. Typically, this will be Monday to Friday, however we do require a level of flexibility as you will need to engage with various teams within this 24/7 operation this is logistics after all! Pay, benefits and more: Youll be paid a competitive salary, youll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. Youll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more. Youll also have access to our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that youre comfortable with. Theres also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year! What youll do on a typical day: Lead the strategic planning and flow of stock across the ambient network, ensuring alignment with customer supply chain strategy and future activity Own network labour strategy, working closely with HR and site leadership to ensure peak readiness, cost control and service excellence Champion continuous improvement, working with GXO and customer tech teams to implement technology, process improvements and network-wide initiatives Act as the single point of contact for supply chain on future activity, growth, scoping and high-profile projects, clearly communicating benefit and risk Build strong, collaborative relationships with GXO and M&S stakeholders, delivering clear network briefings and driving a one-team, cross-functional culture What you need to succeed at GXO: Proven experience leading network planning, flow or supply chain strategy within a complex logistics or retail environment Strong knowledge of planning principles, stock positioning and labour strategy, with the commercial acumen to deliver CI and gainshare benefits Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale projects from concept through to delivery, on time and with measurable outcomes Highly analytical, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight and compelling executive-level communication Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability, with the confidence to influence senior customers and internal leaders We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. #LI-LB2 TPBN1_UKTJ

Transform and facilitate the operation of the group's Risk Management Framework, including risk appetite, risk registers, emerging risks and escalation processes. The successful Head of Governance, Risk & Assurance will receive;. A successful Head of Governance, Risk & Assurance should have:

The Head of Security Risk leads DWPs strategic security risk function, operating at enterprise scale across all security domains: cyber, personnel, physical and supply chain security. As our Head of Security Risk you will shape how DWP identifies, understands and responds to these risks, ensuring th

Transform and facilitate the operation of the group's Risk Management Framework, including risk appetite, risk registers, emerging risks and escalation processes. As Head of Governance, Risk & Assurance your responsibilities include;. Oversee the development and delivery of the internal audit pl

Head of Credit & Analytics up to £140,000 basic. A fast-growing UK fintech is seeking a Head of Credit & Analytics to lead its end-to-end credit strategy and portfolio analytics. The company is developing a next-generation flexible line-of-credit product designed to give customers greater control,

As AJ Bell continues to grow and evolve, we are strengthening our Risk function and are looking for an experienced Head of Enterprise Risk Management to lead the Groups risk management capability during an exciting period of development and transformation. The Head of Enterprise Risk Management will

Job Title: Head of IELTS Risk & ComplianceSalary: £67,300 - £90,100Location: Cambridge, UK - Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)Contract: PermanentHours: Full time 35 hours per week Lead global risk and compliance for the world's most trusted English test. We are seeking a highly acco

Some of the key deliverables for the role will include: Design, deliver and maintain the group’s Assurance Framework, ensuring coordinated assurance from first, second and third lines of defence Transform and facilitate the operation of the group’s Risk Management Framework, including risk appet

This senior role will oversee enterprise-wide risk governance, ensuring risks are managed effectively and aligned with the Board-approved risk appetite. Head of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Head of Enterprise Risk Management.

Ensure that the first line of defence take ownership of Financial Crime Prevention risks and that staff are aware of their responsibilities and trained appropriately for their roles. To assist the Chief Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Head of Financial Crime Prevention EMEA (CMLRO) to ensure

A leading UK infrastructure firm is seeking a Head of Governance and Assurance to lead governance efforts across their MSA portfolio. Candidates should have extensive experience in governance, risk management, and a solid understanding of project delivery in infrastructure settings.

A leading non-profit organization in the UK seeks a Head of IT Security to protect information assets and implement strategic cyber security measures. The position requires strong leadership and an understanding of cyber security frameworks.

Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), this individual will play a critical role in shaping the firm’s risk management framework, driving innovation in risk analytics, and ensuring effective oversight of portfolio and firm-wide risk exposures. This role requires a quantitative profess

The Head of Risk & Compliance is a senior role, reporting direct to the CEO, to build on the existing governance foundations and scale a robust risk & compliance function at the strategic heart of the business. Lead the build out of the team and the risk & compliance infrastructure in line with grow

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Head of Safety, Security, Health and Environment to oversee safety in UK hotels. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in Health and Safety management within hospitality, advanced knowledge of compliance laws, and a commitment to fostering a safe

A leading fintech company in the UK is seeking a Head of Risk & Compliance to ensure compliant Lombard lending solutions. The role offers a competitive starting salary of £100k+, equity options, and significant influence in strategic decision-making. Candidates should have a strong understanding of

The client offers a collaborative culture focused on professional development and a strong commitment to risk awareness and compliance. Hold senior regulatory roles as required, such as MLRO, MLCO, Compliance Officer, or Risk Officer. Our client is seeking a Head of Risk & Compliance for their Trust

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Liquidity is seeking a highly experienced Head of credit and risk to lead the firm’s global credit strategy, underwriting function, and risk governance. Lead risk assessments and develop tailored structuring and mitigation strategies to effectively manage elevated credit and operational risks, inc

The Head of Credit Risk will lead the company’s global credit risk function, overseeing risk management across all operating countries (UK, US, EU). This senior role is pivotal in balancing risk and growth, developing internationally aligned credit risk strategies, and embedding best-in-class risk

A leading financial firm in Greater London is seeking a strategic Head of Governance - Model Risk Management to lead the development of a comprehensive model risk framework. This role requires at least eight years of relevant experience, an advanced degree, and strong analytical and communication sk

This role will oversee the management and regulatory compliance of liquidity risk across the Group, with responsibilities including leadership of the Liquidity Risk team and involvement in key strategic initiatives. A leading organisation in the financial services sector is seeking an experienced He

A UK government department is seeking a Head of Security Risk to oversee strategic security risk functions across the organization. This role involves leading security risk assessments, providing insights to senior leaders, and building a modern risk profession. The ideal candidate will have strong

The incoming hire will directly support the Chief Risk Officer and Bank Executive by making a significant contribution to the design and execution of credit risk strategy/related processes, providing a centre of excellence for underwriting and credit approvals, undertaking credit quality assurance,

A leading software and cloud solutions provider is seeking a Head of Enterprise Risk Management to establish and develop global ERM capabilities. This hybrid role, reporting to the Global Head of Internal Audit, involves designing the ERM framework, driving risk culture, and ensuring compliance whil

A leading risk consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Head of Risk and Compliance. The position offers an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to influence key decision-making at a high level. This role involves delivering and setting the enterprise risk and compliance s

A leading insurance firm seeks a Head of Underwriting to lead a high-performing team in London. This pivotal mid-senior leadership role involves managing risk, driving profitable expansion, and pioneering new revenue streams in the SME sector. The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership in unde

A large global financial services corporation is seeking an experienced professional for the role of 2nd LoD Global Head of Operational Risk Management (ORM). Ideal applicants will have over 15 years of executive-level experience in risk management, strong analytical skills, and expertise in financi

You'll lead the Risk function, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while overseeing a team of Actuaries and Risk professionals. A top insurance consulting firm is seeking a Qualified Actuary to take on the Head of Risk responsibilities. This position offers a hybrid working model with a 50

As one of our Head of Risk Pricing, Data and Analytics’s, you’ll:. We don’t (and won’t) discriminate either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at an

A major governmental agency in the UK is looking for a Head of Security Risk to lead its enterprise-level security function. With a salary of £75,026 and additional benefits, this role offers a hybrid working model, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development. The successful cand

MERJE are working with a leading Insurance client who are recuriting a Qualified Actuary to take on the Head of Risk responsibilities. You will be leading the Risk function in providing a thorough oversight across a range of risks facing the business. This opportunity will involve leading a team of

You will be based in our London office, reporting to Global head of sales and working closely with APAC, EMEA and Americas head of sales. About the RoleAs the Global Head of Solution Consulting, you will be the bridge between Cirium’s powerful aviation analytics and the complex business challenges

An international specialist insurer is seeking a Group Head of Exposure Management to lead its approach to risk accumulation. This senior leadership role involves defining risk metrics, leading a multi-peril team, and ensuring a robust exposure management framework. The position offers a hybrid work

An international insurance broker is seeking an experienced Head of Legal to guide senior stakeholders through complex insurance matters in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of post-qualification experience, especially in Credit Risk Insurance, and will be respo

Head of Policy and Advisory, Extended Workforce Solutions Risk and Compliance, gTech. The role is a direct report to the Head of Risk and Compliance for xWS and is responsible for managing all compliance policies for xWS. Experience presenting to board of directors, including risk committee of board

Validus Risk Management is an independent technology‑enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor fina

Head of Sales – Cross-Border Payments (High-Risk Verticals). An international fintech is expanding its global payments infrastructure and is hiring a Head of Sales in London to lead commercial growth across the UK and Europe. The company operates a specialised multi-currency payments platform desi

As the Head of Counterparty Risk (1st Line), you will lead efforts in managing and overseeing Counterparty Risk on a global scale, serving as the first line of defence. Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough evaluations of the financial strength and creditworthiness of current and potential counterpartie

A leading FinTech organization is seeking a highly experienced Global Head of Risk & Trading to lead their global risk and trading functions. This role involves overseeing a team responsible for trading risk management, fraud prevention, and quantitative analytics. This position is based in London,